1. Zaporozhian - Noun
2. Zaporozhian - Adjective
Zaporozhian (plural Zaporozhians)
(historical) One of the Cossacks who lived downstream of the rapids of the Dnieper River, in present-day Ukraine.
Synonyms: Zaporozhian Cossack, Ukrainian Cossack
Zaporozhian (comparative more Zaporozhian, superlative most Zaporozhian)
Of or relating to the Zaporozhians or their culture, etc.
An officer of the Zaporozhian Cossacks in 1720 Cossack numbers expanded when the warriors were joined by peasants escaping serfdom in Russia and dependence in the Commonwealth. Source: Internet
In 1648, the peasants of Ukraine joined the Zaporozhian Cossacks in rebellion against Poland-Lithuania during the Khmelnytsky Uprising in reaction to the social and religious oppression they had been suffering under Polish rule. Source: Internet
Attempts by the szlachta to turn the Zaporozhian Cossacks into peasants eroded the Cossacks' formerly strong loyalty towards the Commonwealth. Source: Internet
In the 16th century, with the power of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth extending south, the Zaporozhian Cossacks were mostly, if tentatively, regarded by the Commonwealth as their subjects. Source: Internet
The Lower Dnieper (Zaporozhian) Cossacks often referred to Higher Dnieper (Malorussian) Cossacks as Cherkasy as well. Source: Internet
Not willing to tempt fate any further, Khmelnytsky headed for the Zaporozhian Sich with a group of his supporters. Source: Internet